Factors That Determine Your Septic Tank Size
For decades, Malabanan has been the top and trusted pozo negro services provider in the Philippines. Numerous residential, commercial, and industrial establishments sought their services such as septic tank siphoning, repair, maintenance, and above all, construction. But have you ever wondered how do these professionals determine the appropriate septic tank size for each household? There are several factors Malabanan inspects and considers before the planning, designing and constructing of a pozo negro. These are the following:
Number of bedrooms
The number of bedrooms in a home is usually used to estimate the size of a septic tank needed. For instance, a home with one to two bedrooms needs a pozo negro capable of holding at least 750 gallons. Meanwhile, a three-bedroom home should have a septic tank with a volume of at least 1,000 gallons. A four-bedroom home should have at least a 1,200-gallon tank, while a five- or six-bedroom home's system should hold no less than 1,500 gallons. The number of bedrooms is a common guide for septic tank experts. The more bedrooms a house has, the bigger the septic tank, the higher the cost, and the more wastewater it can hold.
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The number of occupants
The number of people in a house is an important factor because it impacts the amount of solid waste and wastewater produced. Say, this holiday season, your house has frequent guests who use your fixture units (such as toilets, showers and sinks) and stay for long periods. As a result, the amount of solid waste and wastewater that goes on to your pozo negro is significantly higher than before. Therefore, it is important to have an allowance on your tank size.
Water usage
Commercial and industrial establishments produce more wastewater than a house especially if their businesses concentrate on cooking, doing laundry or beverage production. Large and heavy-duty septic tanks are recommended as these ensure effective wastewater treatment and shorter waste detention period. As per Malabanan, it is unwise for large business establishments to opt for plastic and smaller tanks, as they can’t hold the wastewater long enough and are prone to damage (such as sudden bursts, leaks and cracks).
Other activities such as bathing, using the toilet, washing utensils and watering the garden also contribute to high water usage. Should you build a septic tank, take these activities into account to ensure that you get the appropriate size.
*Compute your household water usage here.
Legal standards
On determining what size your tank should be, Malabanan also researches on laws and building codes that surround your area before carrying out pozo negro services. For example, in some subdivisions, there is a required or maximum septic tank size for each household. Malabanan ensures that the size of your septic tank is also following the city and local housing authority codes.
These are just some of the guidelines that Malabanan professionals use to determine what size your septic tank should be. To learn more, contact them today and avail their pozo negro services.
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